840D/828D SINUMERIK Operate
Notes
Section 3
Tool list
Column header Meaning (continuation)
Tool name
Name of the tool
To identify a tool you can enter a tool name as text
or/and number.
ST
Replacement tool number
(for replacement tool strategy)
ST1 = original tool
ST2 = first replacement tool
D
Cutting edge number
In the case of tools with more than one cutting edge,
a separate set of offset data is assigned to each cut-
ting edge. The number of possible cutting edges de-
pends on the control configuration (maximum 9).
Length X/Z
Tool length compensation in the X and Z direction
Radius/
Diameter
Tool radius/diameter
Radius of the cutting edge in case of turning tools
Type 500 - 560
Radius or diameter in case of rotating tools
Radius or diameter of the ball in case of probes
type 580 and 711
Reference direction
Holder angle for roughing and finishing tools
The reference direction for the holder angle specifies
the cut direction.
N Number of teeth:
for all milling tools
with the exception of saw type 151
Holder angle Holder angle of turning tools for
Roughing tool type 500
Finishing tool type 510
(refer to the cutting tip angle)
Width Width of
Side mill type 150
Saw type 151
Loc width Width of the cutting edge of
Plunge cutter type 520
Cutting tool type 530
Tip angle Tip angle for
Twist drill type 200
Center drill type 220
Countersink type 230
Pitch
Pitch for
tap type 240
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